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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Security and Data Protection Coordinator - **Company:** MSF UK - **Location:** London, UK - **Salary:** £41,903.0 - £51,214.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, Cyber Security, Microsoft PowerPoint, PRINCE2, Microsoft SharePoint, Office365, Microsoft Onedrive, Yammer - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fc0b9693dd776700 ## About the Role * Experience in information risk management, or demonstrable willingness and ability to develop this expertise in post. * Knowledge of the requirements for information security policies, or the ability to acquire this knowledge with appropriate training and support. * Practitioner-level experience or qualification of data protection legislation, or relevant transferable experience and willingness to work towards practitioner-level knowledge or qualification. * Experience or qualification in project management methodology (PRINCE2, Agile, PMI, APMP), or willingness to develop project management skills in post. * Ability to synthesise large volumes of complex and/or sensitive material. * Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to meet the requirements of the team. * Strong interpersonal skills, with excellent judgment and diplomacy. * Good research and analysis skills, with ability to produce summaries and initial advice and recommendations. * Good record keeping skills for legal and regulatory compliance work, as necessary for external regulatory reporting, as well as to support timely internal reporting to CoDir, Board and Board sub-Committees. * Excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language including the production of briefings, governance papers, policies and internal communications as well as presenting at governance meetings and training sessions and workshops to staff on relevant processes. * Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite (especially Excel, Word, Access and Powerpoint). * The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer. ## Description Help MSF UK protect sensitive information and build trust through practical, proportionate information security and data protection. Develop specialist skills while working on varied, meaningful issues across the organisation., The Information Security and Data Protection Coordinator supports MSF UK and Ireland in the effective coordination and day-to-day operation of its information security and data protection arrangements. The role focuses on maintaining key records, documentation and processes that underpin compliance with data protection legislation and good information security practice, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). Working within the Transparency and Accountability (T&A) Team, the role supports the development and ongoing operation of MSF UK and Ireland's information security and data protection framework by liaising with colleagues in IT, Procurement and other departments, and by supporting designated risk owners. The role provides practical coordination and advice to help ensure that appropriate technical and organisational measures are documented, reviewed and applied in a way that meets operational needs and regulatory requirements. 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